DEDHAM, Mass. — Parts of Massachusetts are gearing up for the first winter storm of the season this week.
A winter storm watch has been issued in Western Franklin; Eastern Franklin, Northern Worcester, Central Middlesex County, Western Essex; Western Hampshire, Western Hampden, Eastern Hampshire, Eastern Hampden, Southern Worcester, and Northwest Middlesex County through 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3.
Tuesday Winter Storm Update —
— Tucker Antico (@tuckerweather) December 1, 2025
Still the same thinking: Mild air and heavy, wet snow will limit totals. This is an impactful storm, but mainly for the interior.
Tuesday evening's commute will be very difficult north & west of the city and slow all around. Travel with caution. pic.twitter.com/ovSlNVfosY
Meteorologist Vicki Graf reports that a developing coastal system will spread snow and a wintry mix across New England on Tuesday, with the potential to cause widespread travel disruptions from the morning commute through the evening.
“We’ll start to see some of that snow falling by 5 or 6 a.m., so I do expect we could see some slowdowns for that Tuesday morning commute,” Graf said. The storm is expected to linger for most of the day.
Snow will be most prevalent in higher elevations away from the coastline. Closer to the Route 128 corridor, the system will bring a slushy mix, while the immediate coastline and southeastern Massachusetts are likely to see mostly rain.
Adjustments will be made as we get closer to Tuesday, but we’re currently expecting 3 to 7 inches away from the coast, and in the higher elevations, Graf said.
Meteorologist Tucker Antico added that the storm isn’t the worst one we’ve seen.
“This is not a blockbuster storm,” Antico said, “but it will significantly affect Tuesday evening travel, particularly north & west of the city.”
“If you’re in an area expecting heavier snow, gas up the snow blower because this will be a heavy, wet snowfall, difficult to shovel.”
Snow and rain are expected to taper off by midnight.
By Wednesday, sunshine returns, though colder air will settle in for the remainder of the week.
Another storm system is already brewing for the weekend.
For the full forecast, visit the link here.
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